Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Lesly Gualajara #16500 Race: 2025 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in the Final Stretch In the 2025 Mesa Marathon, Lesly Gualajara, a 25-year-old runner from Chandler, AZ, displayed consistent pacing across the half marathon. Despite starting with a slower pace of 13:18 min/mile in the first mile, she gradually improved, recording her fastest split of 11:46 min/mile in her final mile. Notably, her pace remained stable for the majority of the race, clocking many splits around the 12:50-12:55 min/mile range. Her performance placed her 230th in her age division, highlighting a commendable effort amidst a field of 3859 participants. Suggestively, focusing on maintaining the improved pace she demonstrated in the final miles could enhance future results. Her ability to close the race strongly indicates potential for further improvement by building on this burst of speed. This consistency across a challenging distance is promising for future events.